A plain-language snapshot of C6 for Kenmore Dishwasher — confirm the model series before you act.
Written by
Lena Hart Appliance Repair Content SpecialistPublished October 20, 2026
Content statusVerified
Error codeC6
ApplianceDishwasher
Quick answer
C6 on Kenmore 363 electronic control dishwashers means water temperature too low. The manual has owners test the hot tap at the sink.
Model compatibility
Kenmore reuses codes across series and model years, so C6 may mean something different on another appliance or generation. Confirm this against your model’s documentation and record your full model number before acting.
Plain language
What thiscode means
The water temperature is too low.
C6 on a Kenmore 363 electronic control dishwasher means the water temperature is too low. The manual begins with the water coming into the machine, not the machine itself.
Test the supply water
Run the hot tap at the kitchen sink for 1 minute, then fill a glass with the hot water. Measure its temperature with an accurate thermometer. If it reads less than 120 degrees, adjust the water heater setting. Make the change in small increments to prevent scalding.
If the supply water is normal
With normal supply temperature, the manual says the water temperature sensor or the electronic control board might have failed. Testing those is a job for a technician.
For a C6 that stays after the water heater check, (310) 554-8899 connects you with dishwasher repair in Los Angeles. Have the thermometer reading and model number ready.
Do not attempt repairs involving electrical components, gas, water lines, refrigerant or sealed systems. Unplug the appliance if it is safe to reach the outlet, and leave internal diagnostics to a qualified technician.
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